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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT·NCES 160309000702

SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

205 EAST 3RD NORTH, SUGAR CITY, ID 83448 · (208) 356-4437 · Madison County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL370 STUDENTS
Enrollment
370
Middle
DISTRICT 384 · STATE 507
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.3:1 · STATE 17.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
38%
141 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 46%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
139
Grade 7
131
Grade 8
100
Student demographics
White
33390%
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 72%
Hispanic
257%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 21%
Black
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Asian
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
Two+
51%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Pacific Islander
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
19152%
Female
17948%

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Test scores

ISAT 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
44.4%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
37.5%
ID avg 43.5%
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
370
+92 (+33%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.3:1
was 17.4:1
% White
90%
was 90%
% Hispanic
7%
was 6%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a small intermediate school in SUGAR CITY, Idaho, overseen by SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT. The school works with 370 students in grades 6 through 8. By comparison, Idaho's public schools average about 507 students each, so SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL sits 27% leaner than that benchmark.

SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT runs 6 schools in total, collectively educating 2,302 students. SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is one of those campuses.

On demographics, SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL records that nearly all students (90%) are White. The remainder comes out to 7% Hispanic. Compared to Madison County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 15.3:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 17.1:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 38% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

In the surrounding community, census data for Madison County shows median household income runs about $60,160, roughly 42% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Madison County runs 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 8,022 students), of which SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is one.

Nearest neighbor: CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, around 0.2 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 33%: 278 students in 2018 compared to 370 in 2025. Class-load math has fell: from 17.4:1 in 2018 to 15.3:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Madison County at a glance

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Population
54,618
Census ACS
Median income
$60,160
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
8,022 students

Quick facts

School name
SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
District
SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT
Address
205 EAST 3RD NORTH, SUGAR CITY, ID 83448
Phone
(208) 356-4437
County
Madison County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
370
Teachers (FTE)
24
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
141 (38%)
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
160309000702
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 370 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL serve?
SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 15.3:1 (24 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
At SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Is SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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